Alaska Laws on Rape and Sexual Assault
First Degree of Sexual Assault
The criminal penetrates another person's sexual space without that person's consent.
Engages in sexual penetration with another person who is (a) mentally incapable and (b) in the offender's care under the authority of the law or in a facility or program that is licensed by the state
Attempts to engage in sexual penetration with another person without that person's consent and cause that person serious physical harm;
Given that (a) the offender is a health care provider and (b) the offense occurs while the victim is receiving professional treatment, the offender engages in sexual penetration with a person who the offender knows is uninformed that a sexual act is being performed.
What are the punishments for this crime?
First-time felony convictions are as follows:
The offender faces 25 to 35 years in jail if the victim is under 13 years old;
The criminal faces 20 to 30 years in jail if the victim is 13 years old or older;
A sentence of 25 to 35 years in jail may be imposed on the criminal if they employed a weapon or other dangerous object while committing the crime.
An offender faces 30 to 40 years in jail for a second conviction of a crime (if the first offense was not a sexual offense).
If a person is convicted of a second felony after a sexual offense, they might face 35 to 45 years in jail.
If the previous two felonies were not sexual offenses or the most serious felonies, the punishment for a third conviction ranges from 40 to 60 years in prison.
If a person is convicted of a third felony and the first two were not the most serious felonies or sexual offenses, they face 99 years in jail.